Optimal Living Daily: Personal Development & Minimalism

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3468: Kate Hesse highlights the critical distinction between self-care and self-work, explaining how each serves unique purposes in maintaining balance. While self-care replenishes energy and promotes relaxation, self-work involves active growth and introspection, often requiring effort and intention. By understanding and balancing these practices, we can better align with our needs, achieve personal growth, and maintain well-being. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/self-care-vs-self-work-and-why-it-matters/ Quotes to ponder: "I define self-work as any activity where you are actively working on yourself. This could be mental, emotional, spiritual, or physical." "Self-care allows you to recharge. It gives you the reserves you need to keep working on both self-work and your day-to-day responsibilities." "Sometimes